Explore the best tennis retirement communities in North Carolina

North Carolina Tennis Communities

Tennis communities are located throughout North Carolina's diverse landscape. From the mountains to the coast, there is a large selection of communities offering unique tennis experiences. The most renowned resort communities in North Carolina include top notch tennis facilities among their amenities. Whether you want court-side views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or proximity to the Outer Banks, explore the best tennis communities in North Carolina to find your ideal lifestyle.

A scenic Dan Maples signature golf course and a 166-slip deepwater marina highlight this gated waterfront community in the Albemarle Sound region of northeastern North Carolina. Choose from a selection of homes, townhomes and condos priced from $122,900 to $775,000; Lots from $29,500 to $439,000.
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This low-density club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina has fewer than 400 homes and nearly 3,500 of its 4,400 acres permanently protected from development by conservation easements. Amenities include an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, The Ruby Valley Sports Camp for swim, tennis and fitness, an Equestrian Center, The Boarding House Lodge and Restaurant, a Nature Center with onsite naturalists, horseback riding, 38 miles of fishing streams, and over 30 miles of private hiking trails. Lots are priced from $95,000 to $429,000; Homes from $659,000 to $3.2 million.
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This lakefront mountain resort community features a Nicklaus Design golf course, a lake club with pools, restaurant and fitness center, tennis courts, a 500-acre private lake, an outdoor events amphitheater, and miles of scenic hiking trails and fly fishing. Located along one of the last undeveloped lakes in Western North Carolina, near Cashiers. Craftsman-style cottages, custom homes, villas and mountain lodges are priced from the high $200,000s to $4 million; Lots priced from the low $100,000s to the high $500,000s.
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Located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington, Brunswick Forest offers a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National®, a Clubhouse, Town Creek River Launch , Fitness & Wellness Center, parks, natural areas and more than 100 miles of pathways linking residences and amenities. Lots priced from the $80,000s to $250,000; Townhomes, Cottages, Villas and Single-Family Homes priced from the $300,000s to the $800,000s.
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This eastern North Carolina master-planned community is designed to accommodate a broad range of budgets and lifestyles, offering a mix of residential neighborhoods and housing options surrounding an established 18-hole golf course and other amenities. Single-Family Homes, Condos and Townhomes are priced from about $169,000 to $450,000; Lots from about $50,000 to $125,000.
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This active member-owned club and debt-free mountain golf community boasts a Tom Fazio signature golf course and other country club amenities just 8 minutes from Hendersonville and 30 minutes from downtown Asheville. Lots from $25,000 to $349,000; Homes and Townhomes from $500,000 to $3 million+.
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Awarded the 2016 Bliss Award for “Best North Carolina Community of the Year,” Compass Pointe offers new homes, townhomes and lots for sale in a gated resort and retirement community near North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, with golf, tennis and other club amenities under development. Lots from $85,000 to $200,000; Homes, Townhomes and Condos priced from $315,000 to $1 million.
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For over four decades, Connestee Falls has offered scenic mountain real estate and single-family homes for sale in a gated Blue Ridge Mountain community with golf, tennis, lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails and other active lifestyle amenities. Homesites are priced from about $10,000 to $99,900; Single-family homes from $125,000 to $1 million.
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This Charlotte, NC 55+ community is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still within easy reach of Uptown attractions. Resort-style amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and walking & biking trails. Clubs and programs are offered for every hobby. NASCAR, golf, and mountains are easily accessible. Homes priced from $280,000s to the $500,000s.
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This golf community is located on North Carolina's southern coast, 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC and 45 minutes from Wilmington, NC. The community offers easy access to Sunset Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, where residents enjoy boating and fishing. Social and recreational opportunities can be found at the Amenity Center, including a fitness center, library, game room, swimming pool, and tennis courts. Choose from a selection of custom homes, cottagesand condos priced from $130,000 to $425,000 and up; Lots from $29,900 to $129,000; resales available.
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Located next to Western Carolina University, on the banks of the Tuckasegee River this residential and recreational community offers something for everyone. Residents will have access to a variety of amenities, the endless hiking and biking trails of 3 Blue Ridge Mountain national parks just minutes away, and the cultural attractions of Asheville (less than an hour’s drive.) Cabins and cottages priced from the mid $300,000s+
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This 55+ community in Wake Forest, North Carolina features a variety of resort-style amenities designed specifically for active adults. The The planned 18,000-square-foot amenity center will include a fitness center, coffee lounge, demonstration kitchen, billiards, swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and more. More than 50 miles of trails wind throughout the community. Raleigh's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions are just 20 miles away. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s to the $500,000s.
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This new Del Webb community offers an active lifestyle in the coastal retirement destination of Wilmington, North Carolina. Modern amenities are designed for 55+ residents, including an amenity center, swimming pools, fitness center, trails, tennis, pickleball, and bocce. Part of the RiverLights master-planned community, residents have access to a lake, parks, shopping and dining, and a marina village on the Cape Fear River. Homes priced from $249,990 to $344,990.
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This Durham, North Carolina 55+ community is located in a country setting convenient to city attractions of the Research Triangle region. Amenities include an amenity center, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, walking trails, a dog park, community gardens, and an event lawn. Homes priced from $284,990 to $434,990.
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This 3,000-acre gated community is located just 20 minutes outside of North Carolina's Research Triangle. Along with quick access to the Triangle's renowned healthcare, shops, dining, and entertainment venues, this master-planned community offers a diverse selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, walking trails, and more. Homes priced from $175,900 to $900,000+; Townhomes from $171,000 to the $270,000s.
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This Charlotte, North Carolina-area active adult community offers lakefront living on the shoreline of the Mountain Island Lake peninsula. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, art studios, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, a dog park, and courts for tennis and pickleball. Homes priced from $294,000 to $460,000.
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This established Wilmington, North Carolina country club community is situated just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, five minutes from Wrightsville Beach. A long list of amenities is topped by 45 holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Lots are priced from about $175,000 to $1.5 million; Homes, Condos and Townhomes are priced from about $300,000 to $3.5 million.
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Linville Ridge is an established private golf community near Blowing Rock, Boone and Asheville, North Carolina. With spectacular views of Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding Linville Valley, this mountaintop community lays claim to the highest elevation golf course east of the Rockies; five dining venues; tennis courts; heated mountainside swimming pool; hiking trails; youth activities; and a hair salon and spa. A variety of homes and homesites are offered through their on-site brokerage, Linville Ridge Sotheby’s International Realty. Lots priced from $79,000; Condos, Cottages, Townhomes and Single-Family Homes priced from $439,000 to $3.9 million.
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Located 30 minutes from Asheville, this acclaimed mountaintop gated community features a selection of custom homesites and developer-built residences with long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Amenities include a rugged mountain golf course, resort-style recreational facilities, and fly-in access via a private paved runway. Lots priced from $20,000 to $200,000; Homes and condos priced from $200,000 to $1.9 million.
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